CUMIN-ROASTED CARROTS

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Carrots make a super side-big on flavor and a breeze to cook. Plus, I can actually get my husband to eat these fragrant, deeply spiced veggies. -Taylor Kiser, Brandon, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
3 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 4x1/2-inch sticks
3 tablespoons coconut oil or butter, melted
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a dry small skillet, toast coriander and cumin seeds over medium heat 45-60 seconds or until aromatic, stirring frequently. Cool slightly. Grind in a spice grinder, or with a mortar and pestle, until finely crushed., Place carrots in a large bowl. Add melted coconut oil, garlic, salt, pepper and crushed spices, and toss to coat. Divide carrots between two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray, spreading evenly., Roast 35-40 minutes or until crisp-tender and lightly browned, stirring and rotating pans halfway. Before serving, sprinkle with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges